Who Can Apply

Important Application Notice
Applicants must carefully review the eligibility requirements and follow all application steps as outlined. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will not be considered, and we are unable to contact applicants to address errors. Additionally, all deadlines are final, and late applications will not be accepted. Please ensure all materials are submitted accurately and on time to be considered for the scholarship.

Scholarship Qualifications and How to Apply

QUALIFICATIONS

• Maintain a passing GPA
• Be enrolled full-time as a returning to education student, pursuing at least an associate’s degree.
• Be a resident of Western North Carolina or North East Georgia.
• Provide proof of residency and enrollment in your program.
• Attend or plan to attend one of our preferred colleges:
  • Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (AB Tech)
  • North Georgia Technical College
  • Lanier Technical College
• Submit three recommendations (at least two academic) with a brief explanation of why you are deserving of the scholarship.

Note: Returning to Education: A non-traditional student typically does not follow the traditional path of enrolling in college immediately after high school, often returning to education after a significant break while balancing other responsibilities.  

HOW TO APPLY

• Write a general essay (under 1,200 words) detailing:
  • Why you have returned to school.
  • The journey you are on.
  • What you hope to achieve upon graduation.
• Gather all required documents, including:
  • Your essay.
  • Proof of enrollment.
  • Three recommendations.
• Complete the online application form on the Scholarships page.
• Submit your application by the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Double-check your submission to ensure all materials are accurate and included.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Women 4 Mentors Scholarship Applications open on January 30, 2025, and close on April 30, 2025. Award announcements will be made by June 15, 2025. Scholarship funds, totaling $1,500, will be disbursed in two installments: $750 for Fall 2025 and $750 for Spring 2026, sent directly to recipients’ colleges. Review the guidelines and prepare to apply!

SCHOLARSHIP DISBURSEMENT REQUIREMENT

To receive the second disbursement of the scholarship (which is sent directly to the college), recipients must:

• Be enrolled in the Spring 2026 semester. If a recipient is not enrolled at that time, they will forfeit the second disbursement.
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Failure to meet this academic requirement may result in forfeiture of the second disbursement.

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